I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving because we do have so much to be thankful for! I am very blessed that the Lord is using this year's cancer diagnosis as a trial in my life, but is healing me in the whole process.
I enjoyed a nice Thanksgiving with my family! While we were playing a card game (hand & foot), my nephew went online and started doing my Christmas shopping for me, which got me in the shopping mood. We went to the mall late that night and I was pushed in my wheelchair. I was pooped out when we got home but I'm almost done with my shopping.
Friday I saw my doctor again and we were discussing taking me off the Taxol (which is the part of the chemo that gives me the neuropathy and makes my hair fall out--or not grow back. My neuropathy got really bad again over the weekend and I called his office on Monday and told him I would like to go off Taxol by my next chemo which is Dec. 10th. I will still continue with the Avastin.
On Sunday, my church friends came over and decorated with Kelsey and put up my tree, hooked up my new computer modem, set up my fountain that had fallen down in an earthquake, and did some weeding. Kelsey and her boyfriend put up all my outside decorations and lights. What a blessing to have so much done while I sit and supervise. I feel totally blessed to have all the terrific help! My sister pre-cooked a few meals so that has been nice to be able to heat them up when I come home from work tired--I can't believe all the love I receive on a regular basis. I AM TRULY THANKFUL FOR EACH OF YOU!!!!!
I had PT this morning and she worked me out good. I still have to do my exercises at home too. On Friday this week I will get fitted for a brace that will help me to not fall down when my leg decides to buckle on me. I don't have chemo this week--YEA!!!!
I hope you all have a blessed week!
I was one of the lucky ones to see a photo or you and your daughter over Thanksgiving. It is truly amazing how you look so perfect on the outside with all these things happening on the inside. The glow and smile are still there!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are able to make some decisions about your meds that will hopefully not let things get so physically difficult for you. With your determination and faith, you will do your exercises so that you can regain the strength and mobility you really wish to have.
What a joy that you got Christmas shopping almost done and all the wonderful help with your decorating. Blessings abound with all the help.
And of course, I can't say enough about your wonderful sister either. She is a huge blessing all by herself!
May the joys of Christmas wiggle themselves through all the stresses and anxiety you are dealing with.
Love and hugs.
Betty and the NY Gang
So glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. You and your family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I keep praying that you be cancer free in the New Year. Your strength amazes me Jana. I often find myself sharing your story with others. About your faith and strength and love you have in Jesus Christ. People that don't even know you are truly touched when they hear it.
ReplyDeleteXOXO
Brit